EAST LANSING - A Michigan State University student found a noose hanging outside their dorm room, prompting an investigation by police and university officials.

MSU President Lou Anna Simon said in a statement that MSU Police and the university's Office of Institutional Equity began investigating after the incident was reported.

"I want to be clear: This type of behavior is not tolerated on our campus," Simon said in a statement. "No Spartan should ever feel targeted based on their race, or other ways in which they identify. A noose is a symbol of intimidation and threat that has a horrendous history in America."

EAST LANSING - A Michigan State University student found a noose hanging outside their dorm room, prompting an investigation by police and university officials.

MSU President Lou Anna Simon said in a statement that MSU Police and the university's Office of Institutional Equity began investigating after the incident was reported.

"I want to be clear: This type of behavior is not tolerated on our campus," Simon said in a statement. "No Spartan should ever feel targeted based on their race, or other ways in which they identify. A noose is a symbol of intimidation and threat that has a horrendous history in America."

Police have determined the nooses were in fact shoelaces unintentionally tied in a manner that could be perceived as nooses. Nothing to see here. Move along.

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